So . . . now the kids are gone and you can finally get some work done, right? A great way to show your administration that you deserve an 11 or 12 month contract is to provide them with a summer plan. Here is an example of a summer plan. Here is a blank example summer plan in another format you can use for a template or create your own! Download these and personalize to fit your needs. Be sure to keep it up to date, according to how many days/hours you actually work. This is great documentation and helps you stay organized and focused on the tasks at school that must be done, but also forces you to count those all important family/vacation days! Remember, your summer plan should be fluid, but should give your administration, FFA chapter members and community an idea of what all you are responsible for in the summer.
There are many summer workshop opportunitie (find many of those here) for you to increase your knowledge base and stay updated with changes in the field. The VATAT Professional Development Conference is a great place to start and can motivate you to begin your school year on a positive note. Many of the universities offer trainings, conferences and workshops that will fit any person's budget and time frame. Find information about our professional association here: https://www.texasagteachers.org/.
If you have information concerning any workshops or other summertime events, be sure to send an email to: area1ffa@gmail.com.